bassus

Share. By Sweetwater on Mar 29, 1997, 12:00 AM. Technically, the lowest-pitched part of any musical work. The word comes from the Latin bassus, meaning “low” or “thick.” In vocal music, a bass is the lowest range of the male voice; it generally extends from low E or F (an octave and a half below Middle C) to Middle C.

Etymology. Borrowed from Italian basso, from Late Latin bassus (“thick, low”).

bass (adjective) bass (noun) double bass (noun)

Summary: Bass or Base? While these words often sound similar, they are very different! Remember: Bass is a noun that refers to a kind of fish or a musical sound. Base has many meanings as a noun (e.g., the lowest or main part of something), as well as a few uses as a verb and an adjective.

Meaning of soundbase in English A sound base is a large, flat box that functions as both a speaker and as a stand for your TV. Compare. soundbar.

Italian: in some cases, from the Roman surname Bassus, from Latin bassus 'thickset', i.e. wide as opposed to tall; in others from the medieval nickname Basso meaning 'short, low', a derivative of Latin bassus. Catalan (Bassó): variant of Bessó (see Besso ).

Basso continuo refers to a continuous bass line with improvised harmonies in Baroque period music. The term can also refer to the instruments that play the bass line and harmonies.

: the lower half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range compare treble entry 1. c. : the lowest adult male singing voice. also : a person having this voice.

The word bass has two main meanings with separate pronunciations - bass with a high vowel sound (like base) ironically refers to very low sounds - bass instruments and singers are in the lowest part of the musical range, like the low rumble of a bass guitar. If you say bass with a low vowel sound, it's a type of fish.

low in pitch; of the lowest pitch or range: a bass voice; a bass instrument. of or relating to the lowest part in harmonic music.

Summary: Bass or Base? While these words often sound similar, they are very different! Remember: Bass is a noun that refers to a kind of fish or a musical sound. Base has many meanings as a noun (e.g., the lowest or main part of something), as well as a few uses as a verb and an adjective.

Remember: Base means the lowest part or the foundation of something. Bass refers to the fish or a musical term for low-pitched notes, instruments, or voices.